Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Highland Crest
Small-scale Sarasota living with quick city access
1
Homes for sale
$409,000
Median list price
$341
Avg price / sqft
122
Median days on market
Highland Crest is a compact Sarasota County neighborhood that trades sprawl for a tucked-in, residential feel, with the wider city's beaches and culture within easy reach. You're a short hop from the Gulf sand at Lido Key, the walkable energy of the Rosemary District, and the leafy streets of Arlington Park — the kind of surroundings that make a modest neighborhood feel bigger than its footprint.
For buyers, this is a thin-inventory market where timing matters. There's currently just one active listing at $409,000, and homes that sold over the past year moved fast and close to ask — so when the right Sarasota home here comes up, expect to act quickly and come prepared. If nothing fits today, nearby communities like Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores widen your options.
Highland Crest is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$409,000 – $409K price range
1,201 sqft median home
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Highland Crest
Every active listing inside the Highland Crest boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Highland Crest market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$365,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
161 days
Median time to sell
Highland Crest vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Highland Crest boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Highland Crest is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Highland Crest home
≈ $2,605/mo
$409,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
556
Median age
38
Median income
$64,922
Median home value
$332,500
Beyond the listings
Living in Highland Crest
Food & Drink
Top 2% in the U.S.Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 5% in the U.S.Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Attitudes
Top 7% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Entertainment
Top 7% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 7% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Food & Drink
Top 8% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Straight answers
Highland Crest FAQs
Is Highland Crest a good place to live?+
It works well for buyers who want a quiet, residential base with quick access to the rest of Sarasota — beaches at Lido Key, the Rosemary District, and Arlington Park are all nearby. It's assigned to Fruitville Elementary, McIntosh Middle, and Sarasota High School. The trade-off is scale: this is a small neighborhood, so listings are limited.
Is Highland Crest expensive?+
It's moderately priced for the Sarasota market. The single active listing is $409,000, and homes sold over the past year had a median price of $365,000 — competitive against many of the area's coastal enclaves. Property taxes run around $2,877 a year at the median.
What do homes cost in Highland Crest?+
Right now there's one home on the market at $409,000, or about $341 per square foot, on a median size near 1,201 square feet. Over the last 12 months, three homes sold at a median of $365,000. Because inventory is so thin, individual listings carry a lot of weight in the numbers.
How is the market in Highland Crest?+
It's tight and fast. Homes sold in a median of just 1 day on market and closed at roughly 98% of asking price over the past year, which tells you demand outpaces the small supply. With only one active Sarasota listing here at a time, buyers should have financing and expectations lined up before touring.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no HOA data reported for the neighborhood, which points to a low- or no-HOA setup typical of established Sarasota streets. Property taxes come in around $2,877 per year at the median, which is a manageable carrying cost at this price point.
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